Telecommunications (Information & Communication Technology)
Frequentis is the leading international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. These 'Control Centre Solutions' are developed and distributed by Frequentis in the business segments Air Traffic Management (civil and military air traffic control, air defence) and Public Safety & Transport (police, fire and rescue services, emergency medical services, maritime organisations, and railways).
We pride ourselves on our "no-blame", safety first culture. We understand that our team are people first, employees second and facilitate hybrid working arrangements and flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance.
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The Role We are looking for a Commercial contracts Manager.
As a key member of several project management teams, the Commercial Contracts Manager has the overall accountability for the contractual compliance, working closely with the Project Manager(s) and the Project Team(s).
Their responsibility includes all customer, partner, and subcontractor contracts and relationships within a project, for the entire project lifecycle.
The Commercial Contracts Manager reports to the Commercial Manager (CM).
The Commercial Contracts Manager represents the external contact point and relationship manager for all contractual project matters and will support the Project and Technical leads in managing Customer expectations (scope, schedule, cost and quality). A keen negotiator, the Commercial Contracts Manager is a forward thinker in dispute avoidance and resolution, preferably with experience in litigation should that be necessary.
Responsibilities In close cooperation with the PM and relevant project team members you will:
Provide the legal and commercial guidance for the project in negotiations with clients Support the PM(s) in executing the contract (baseline plus changes) Ensure that both Parties contract obligations are interpreted, communicated to ensure contract obligations are met Assess contractual risks and opportunities, defining and implementing contractual mitigation strategies Record, analyse, strategize, plan and manage the negotiation of all deviations to the contract(s) obligations, their effects on resources, schedule and costs Working with the customers commercial contract manager to prepare, approve and execute contract change orders, contract amendments and modifications Provide guidance and training to project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures Experience in negotiation and litigation, ability to understand where one course of action is preferred over another Good relationship builder and team player Minimum 7 years in contract management and risk/opportunity identification (AusDefCon experience desirable) Exposure to high risk Design and Development projects (IT, mission critical SW, complex system-of-system integration) is desirable Experience with new bids and contract changes Qualifications A University qualification to the level of a Bachelor Degree or higher in law, engineering or a related discipline Excellent knowledge of business and contractual law We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.
Please apply to Damien Berglas via the Seek link, Frequentis strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must have an appropriate Australian permanent work visa/citizenship. Formal offer of employment is also subject to standard pre-employment checks including Police background checks and may require the ability to obtain an Australian security clearance when engaged.
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